The Ninth IASTED International Conference on Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing Information

CALL FOR PAPERS The Ninth IASTED International Conference on Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing ~VIIP 2009~ July 13-15, 2009 Cambridge, United Kingdom SPONSORS The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) • Technical Committee on Image Processing • Technical Committee on Computers • Technical Committee on Visualization World Modeling and Simulation Forum (WMSF) CONFERENCE CHAIR Prof. Jian Zhang – Bournemouth University, United Kingdom TUTORIAL PRESENTER Dr. Hujun Yin – University of Manchester, United Kingdom PURPOSE The Ninth IASTED International Conference on Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing (VIIP 2009) will establish an international medium for the exchange of new ideas and practical experience between researchers and practitioners working in the fields of imaging, image processing, and visualization. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas, as well as their applications. All papers submitted to this conference will be evaluated by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution. VIIP 2009 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on: • Control and Applications (CA 2009) • Technical, Medical and Scientific Publishing (TMSP 2009) • Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications (EuroIMSA 2009) LOCATION Cambridge is the home of the famous University, carols in King's College Chapel and punting on the river Cam. Cambridge is a compact cosmopolitan city with outstanding architecture old and new. The beauty of its ancient centre is preserved with its walkable medieval streets, college courts, gardens and bridges. Cambridge is a delight to visit in any season: relax in its many pubs, restaurants and cafes whilst exploring the independent shops around the historic market place. There are brand new shopping areas too, with all the high street favourites that you would expect. Be inspired by the museums and art galleries; spot the stars of the future at a student theatrical production, or see a show at the Arts Theatre. Film, live music of all kinds, poetry readings, public lectures - enter into the intellectual life of the students while you are here. SCOPE The topics to be covered include, but are not limited to the following. Rendering • Illumination Models Computer Vision • Volume Rendering • Machine Vision • Rendering Algorithms and Systems • Object Recognition Modelling • Active Vision • Cognitive Vision • CAD/CAE (Computer Aided Design and Engineering) • Tracking • Modelling of Natural Phenomena • Face and Gesture Recognition • 3D Object Extraction • Biometrics • Surface Reconstruction • Image and Semantics • Geometric Algorithms Visualization and HMI (Human-Machine Interfaces) • Computational Geometry • Scientific and Mathematical Animation Visualization • Motion Control and Kinematics • Data Treatment and Visualization • Dynamic Behaviour of Moving Components • Visual Information Systems • Traffic Analysis and Simulation • Human-Computer Interaction • Character Animation • Virtual Reality • Facial Animation • Holographic Imaging • Human Figure Animation • Visualization and Manipulation of Virtual Objects Image Processing and Analysis • Visualization Software • Image Acquisition • Intelligent Interfaces • Image Manipulation and Compression • Augmented Reality • Image Synthesis • Intelligent Ambience • Pattern Analysis and Recognition Applications in all fields including: • Medical Imaging • Document Analysis • Medicine • Geosciences • Astronomy • Manufacturing • Ocean Engineering • Environmental Sciences • Communications INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE M. Al-Tarawneh – University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom J. Angulo – Ecole des Mines de Paris, France A. Bartoli – CNRS, France V. Bevilacqua – Polytechnic of Bari, Italy F. Bianconi – University of Perugia, Italy M. Bicego – University of Verona, Italy V. Caglioti – Polytechnic of Milan, Italy Y. Cai – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore A. Castro Martínez – University of A Coruña, Spain H.T. Chang – National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan C. Charrier – University of Caen - Basse-Normandie, France R.S. Choras – University of Technology and Life Sciences, Poland P. Dannenmann – German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Germany A. Ebert – German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) GmbH, Germany A. Fernández – University of Vigo, Spain R. Fisher – University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom G. Georgiev – University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, USA J. Gonzàlez – Institute of Industrial Robotics and Informatics, Spain N. Gueorguieva – City University of New York, USA J. Heikkila – University of Oulu, Finland I.P. Ivrissimtzis – Durham University, United Kingdom K.M. Jambi – King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia Z. Jin – Nanjing University of Science and Technology, PR China L. Jofre – Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain A. Kerren – Växjö University, Sweden K. Koyamada – Kyoto University, Japan H.P. Lensch – Ulm University, Germany J. Llados – Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain P.L. Mazzeo – Institute for the Study of Intelligent Systems for Automation, Italy T. Noma – Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan J.M. Ogier – University of La Rochelle, France L. Papaleo – University of Genoa, Italy E. Paquette – ETS (School of Higher Technology), Canada A.J. Pinho – University of Aveiro, Portugal A.L. Reznik – Institute of Automation and Electrometry, Russia K. Ricanek – University of North Carolina - Wilmington, USA S.A. Robila – Montclair State University, USA M.A. Rodrigues – Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom W. Roque – Federal University of Southern Rio Grande, Brazil R. Sablatnig – Vienna University of Technology, Austria A. Sánchez – King Juan Carlos University, Spain C. Sansone – University of Naples Federico II, Italy N. Sapidis – University of the Aegean, Greece A. Savva – University of Nicosia, Cyprus G. Scheuermann – University of Leipzig, Germany J. Serra-Sagrista – Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain S.A. Suandi – University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia L.J. Tardón García – University of Málaga, Spain J.M. Tavares – University of Porto, Portugal A. Tonazzini – National Research Council, Italy H. Ugail – University of Bradford, United Kingdom L. Wendling – LORIA, France L. Yaroslavsky – Tel Aviv University, Israel P. Yuen – Hong Kong Baptist University, PR China J.F. Zelasco – University of Buenos Aires, Argentina SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Initial Papers Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-652.html . All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by March 9, 2009. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email. Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who will attend the conference and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be approximately six pages. Formatting instructions are available at: www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by April 20, 2009. Final manuscripts are due by May 25, 2009. Registration and final payment are due by June 1, 2009. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings. Final Papers Send your final manuscripts via email to: finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number. The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers. TUTORIALS Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by March 9, 2009. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address: http://www.iasted.org/tutorialsubmit-652.html. A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s). SPECIAL SESSIONS Persons wishing to organize a special session should submit a proposal via email to calgary@iasted.org. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by March 9, 2009, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on special sessions is available at: www.iasted.org/conferences/sessionsubmit-652.html. JOURNALS Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED Journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx. Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: http://www.actapress.com. IMPORTANT DEADLINES Submissions due March 9, 2009 Notification of acceptance April 20, 2009 Final manuscript due May 25, 2009 Registration and full payment June 1, 2009 For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact: IASTED Secretariat – VIIP 2009 Building B6, Suite #101, 2509 Dieppe Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 7J9 Phone: +1 403 288 1195 Fax: + 1 403 247 6851 calgary@iasted.org http://www.iasted.org